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Towards the participant observation of emotions in software development teams
PublikacjaEmotions, moods and temperament influence our behaviour in every aspect of life. Until now plenty of research has been conducted and many theories have been proposed to explain the role of emotions within the working environment. However, in the field of software engineering, interest in the role of human factors in the process of software development is relatively new. In the paper the research design process that has been proposed...
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Exploration of Creativity Techniques in Software Engineering in Training-Application-Feedback Cycle
PublikacjaCreativity research has proposed about a hundred and fifty creativity techniques. The question is whether they can be applied in software engineering for creativity training or directing creativity in software projects. This paper aims at answering this question via a quasi-experiment conducted in Training-Application-Feedback cycle in which participants express their opinions about selected creativity techniques after training...
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Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software Second Edition
PublikacjaThe best way to learn complex systems is by means of hands-on experience. With an innovative and clear tutorial based approach, this powerful book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental areas of engineering analysis needed on research or commercial engineering projects. With its detailed step-by-step explanations and sample problems, this book will develop the reader's understanding of FEA and their ability to...
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PROPERTIES OF PARAMETRIC ALGORITHMIC DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSES IN URBAN CONTEXT
PublikacjaDesign explorations of architectural avant-garde resulted in the development of digital techniques that allow solving very complex and demanding contemporary design challenges. In the architectural discourse the new design workshop seems to be symbolized mainly by the projects of sports facilities, cultural, administrative or multifunctional high-rise buildings. However for the quality of society life is more important to exploit...
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Detecting Objects of Various Categories in Optical Remote Sensing Imagery Using Neural Networks
PublikacjaThe effective detection of objects in remote sensing images is of great research importance, so recent years have seen a significant progress in deep learning techniques in this field. However, despite much valuable research being conducted, many challenges still remain. A lot of research projects focus on detecting objects of a single category (class), while correctly detecting objects of different categories is much harder. The...
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Methodological challenges in social entrepreneurship – on the nexus of economics and management area
PublikacjaIn this paper we make an attempt distinguishing challenges in SE research agenda in Polish and beyond. We identify what can impede the development of this area in Polish discourse These challenges vary in scope. They involve the dilemma between either economics or management as disciplinary settings. Also the understanding of social economy as such determines the chaos. Additionally, divergences in paradigms where researchers situate...
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Trust, Collaborative Culture and Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Project Management–a Relationship Model
PublikacjaThe aim of this research is to study the relationship between Trust, Collaborative Culture, and Tacit Knowledge Sharing in Project Management as a source of Team Creativity in the context of delivering value through knowledge. For this purpose authors conducted a study of 514 Polish professionals with different functions and experience in managing projects in construction industry. The data collected during the study has been analysed...
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Wroclaw University of Technology Knowledge Repository - project objectives
PublikacjaKnowledge Repository is a project created in the Library and Scientific Information Centre of Wroclaw University of Technology (WrUT). Its main task will be collecting, sharing, and promoting scientific publications of researchers, postgraduates and students of WrUT. It will be also used for bibliometric analysis and reporting research output of WrUT scientific community.Knowledge Repository will closely cooperate with other databases...
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What defines excellent lighting design for humans and animals?
PublikacjaWhat defines excellent lighting design for humans and animals? The answer to the above question is more than complex. It is not enough nowadays to design a project to make it aesthetically pleasing. Nor is it sufficient to create nicely lit environments, or simply to achieve the light levels required by the lighting norms or standards. With the new scientific research of the last few decades that relates directly or indirectly...
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Integrating Art into Places in Transition - Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston as a Case Study
PublikacjaAmong the many projects realized in public spaces, some are truly unique – and these are the ones that build the identity of a place. The aim of this paper is to examine how integrating art and cultural strategies into public space can enhance and reinforce the sense of a place. Particular attention is devoted to urban spaces that we call “places in transition”, where public art improves the city’s imaginative capacity, enlivens...
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MSRL and the Real-Life Processes of Capturing and Implementing the "Urban Innovation"
PublikacjaResult of the MSRL workshop, five research projects, reflect on a broader process of exchange of the ideas between the cities, that is occurring in the real life and became one of the driving factors of the urban development nowadays. The objective of the MSRL research - concepts, which help to advance the development of the cities, support the improvement of the quality of urban environment or meet the future challenges, can be...
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Evaluation of Readiness of IT Organizations to Agile Transformation Based on Case-Based Reasoning
PublikacjaNowadays many of IT organization decides to change the way of delivering from classic, waterfall approach to agile. This transition is called “agile transformation” (AT). The problem of this process is that part of companies started AT without any analysis. This causes that many of transitions fails and organizations must return to old methods of delivering. Cost of return is significant and number of projects with violated project...
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Injury Prediction Models for Onshore Road Network Development
PublikacjaIntegrating different modes of transport (road, rail, air and water) is important for port cities. To accommodate this need, new transport hubs must be built such as airports or sea ports. If ports are to grow, they must be accessible, a feature which is best achieved by building new roads, including fast roads. Poland must develop a network of fast roads that will provide good access to ports. What is equally important is to upgrade...
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Exploring ontological approach for user requirements elicitation in design of online virtual agents
PublikacjaEffective user requirements elicitation is a key factor for the success of software development projects. There are many qualitative and quantitative research studies that promulgate particular methods and show the application of user requirements elicitation in particular domains. However, few try to eliminate the burden of ambiguity in gathered data, naturally occurring in different groups of stakeholders. This paper deals with...
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Space syntax analysis - methodology of understanding the space
PublikacjaNowadays space is considered as a net of connections between different areas. The questions how to delineate its character and how it is possible to objectively compare two spaces is the matter under consideration. This was the reason for creating new theories about the structure of place. "Space syntax analysis" (SSA) or simply "Space Syntax" defines a number of theories and research areas devoted to the analysis of space configuration....
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Gender and Labor Market Situation among Technical University Graduates in Poland
PublikacjaThe aim of article is to analyse the professional situation of technical university graduates in Poland, focusing on the gender as the key impact factor. The research problem was to examine the influence of gender on the employee’s professional situation among technical university graduates in Poland. Empirical data was gained as a result of six annual quantitative research projects, conducted in the years 2012‑2017 on a total...
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Współpracować i konkurować w szkolnictwie wyższym – czy to ma sens? Analiza wybranych związków statystycznych
PublikacjaCel: Celem głównym artykułu jest wykazanie, że współpraca i pozycja konkurencyjna uczelni są ze sobą powiązane. Celem szczegółowym jest wykazanie, że sukces, jakim jest uzyskanie finansowania projektu badawczego jest powiązany z poziomem współpracy międzynarodowej konkurujących uczelni, a także z relacją liczby studentów do liczby nauczycieli akademickich. Materiał i metoda: W artykule przyjęto metodę ilościową, której elementem...
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Towards Agile Development of Critical Software
PublikacjaThe paper presents a case study aiming at collecting opinions of software en-gineers on the risks related to integration of agile practices to safety-critical software development projects. The study has been performed within the scope of our research targetting at providing critical software developers with a comprehensive solution allowing to incorporate agile practices into software development process while still being conformant...
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AUTONOMOUS PLATFORM TO PROTECT MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
PublikacjaProblems regarding the security of maritime infrastructure, especially harbours and offshore infrastructure, are currently a very hot topic. Due to these problems, there are some research projects in which the main goal is to decrease the gap and improve the methods of observation in the chosen area, for both in-air and underwater areas. The main goal of the paper is to show a new complex system for improving the security of the...
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Przedsięwzięcia ze wsparciem unii europejskiej w małych miastach województwa pomorskiego
PublikacjaPrzedmiotem prezentowanych badań były projekty wspomagane środkami Unii Europejskiej realizowane w latach 2007–2013 w małych miastach województwa pomorskiego. w ramach: Programu Operacyjnego Innowacyjna Gospodarka, Programu Operacyjnego Infrastruktura i Środowisko oraz Regionalnego Programu Operacyjnego. Cele badań obejmowały poznanie struktury przedsięwzięć według ich rodzaju i rozkładu na miasta oraz sprawdzenie, czy wielkość...
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The structure of knowledge resources supporting a model of IT technologies architecture = Struktury zasobów wiedzy wspierających model architektury technologii IT
PublikacjaThis paper introduces an abstract model for tools used in the software engineering process. The main goal of the research is to develop a universal model which allows a description of tools used in the process. The model supports a decision making process and gives an option to choose the best tooling for the situation. The model considers many factors including, but not exclusive to, the company structure, project environment...
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Classification of Urban Regeneration Participants as a Basis for Identification of Construction Investment's Risk Sources
PublikacjaOn the basis of the conducted research it can be concluded that the majority of the existing urban regeneration problems are revealed by the lack of an in-depth analysis of sources and risk factors. For the above reasons, the subject of this study is classification of urban regeneration's participants as a basis for identification of construction investment's risk sources. The research methodology is based on an in-depth analysis...
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CyberEye: New Eye-Tracking Interfaces for Assessment and Modulation of Cognitive Functions beyond the Brain
PublikacjaThe emergence of innovative neurotechnologies in global brain projects has accelerated research and clinical applications of BCIs beyond sensory and motor functions. Both invasive and noninvasive sensors are developed to interface with cognitive functions engaged in thinking, communication, or remembering. The detection of eye movements by a camera offers a particularly attractive external sensor for computer interfaces to monitor,...
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Preferences and Transport Behavior of Gdansk Residents in the Light of the Result of Complex Traffic Survey
PublikacjaPreferences and transport behavior of the population are a fundamental aspect of research in public transport. Identifying the basic postulates of transport, the factors determining the specific behavior of transport and modal split allow to analyze the differences between the groups singled passengers and to prepare better offer of an urban transport. In Poland, still in many cities urban transport research is conducted ad hoc,...
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Assessment of Utilizing Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste from the Packaging Sector in Architectural Design—Case Study for Experimental Building Material
PublikacjaThe environmental impact of plastic waste has become a significant concern worldwide, prompting innovative approaches to address sustainability challenges, particularly within architectural design. This research paper delves into assessing the environmental impact and sustainability implications of using hard-to-recycle plastic packaging waste in architectural design practices. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, challenges,...
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The conditions of the business services sector in Poland and its competitiveness in the global market
PublikacjaThe following article presents the conditions of the business services sector (BSS) in Poland and the assessment of its competitiveness in the global market. The first section discusses the BSS sector and the categories of the provided services, in the division of business process outsourcing, shared services center, information technology outsourcing, research and development. Next the authors presents the status of the business...
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Toward knowledge-grid model for academic purposes
PublikacjaNowadays we face a huge amount of data and information sharing on the Web by different users worldwide. For example, the academic environment is one of such places where teachers share and manage knowledge for groups of students. This paper proposes a multi-dimensional knowledge space model, designed to distribute and manage knowledge resources efficiently. We view our model as a foundation of a knowledge grid platform. Two crucial...
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Greencoin information system empowering urban adaptability and eco living choices.
PublikacjaThere are many gamification projects focused on mitigating climate changes which has been tested or implemented worldwide. However, the gap which remains is the limited number of solutions dedicated for central European countries where the urban polices in terms of climate vulnerability are bounded. On the other hand, cities, when implementing climate-oriented policies, are focused on urban resilience, while the opportunities...
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Towards Carbon Neutral Settlements. The Importance of Early-Stage Urban and Energetic Optimizations
PublikacjaThe aim of the research was to verify the essence of interdisciplinary energy optimizations in earlystage urban design process. A further aim was to the find most optimal design variant and scenario in terms of urban energy efficiency for the future development in Nowy Port, located in Gdansk, Poland - a place requiring complex revitalization. The research combined qualitative and quantitative approaches; an urban design layer...
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Digital data and tools in transformative education to preserve architecture and cultural heritage: case studies from Italy and Poland
PublikacjaIn this article, the authors present the findings and results of a recent study focused on various collaborative activities mostly between Italy and Poland, and digital teaching platforms aimed at educating future architects. These architects are envisioned as curators of digital data and experts in using digital tools in the field of architecture and architectural heritage. The investigation had two main objectives. Firstly, it...
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Sources of Market Information, Its Quality and New Product Financial Performance
PublikacjaWhile we observe a growing interest in the role of market information in new product development (NPD), existing research has still largely ignored the quality of market information that is a crucial issue in the era of the information society. What does affect the quality of market information in new product development projects, and how does this quality influence the financial performance of new products? In this paper, we address...
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Digital Government as Implementation Means for Sustainable Development Goals
PublikacjaOne of the challenges for implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the measurement of indicators that represent progress towards such goals. Measuring such progress enables data-driven decision-making and management of SDG-relevant projects and strategies. The premise of this research is that measuring such indicators depends on measuring so-called means of implementation, i.e. activities that directly contribute to...
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Digitalization of Building Site Management in the Construction Industry
PublikacjaWith Industry 4.0, a digital transformation has started in the construction industry. However, 4.0 technologies have difficulties in the integration of digital systems due to the diversity and complexity of the processes in the construction industry. Multidisciplinary work in architectural projects and the need for high productivity require digital renovation planning in the construction industry. The application of the technologies...
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Is There any Demand for the Workers Aged 50+ in Poland?
PublikacjaThe process of ageing affects all the European Union Member States, including Poland. According to forecasts by the Central Statistical Office, in 2035, the population of Poland will decrease in relation to 2010 by more than 2 million, and the share of people aged 50+ in the total population will increase from 34.8% to 46.6% (Prognoza ludności 2009). In the context of current and projected demographic changes, a discussion is taking...
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Analytical studies on the environmental state of the Svalbard archipelago - critical source of information about anthropogenic global impact
PublikacjaThe Svalbard archipelago differs from other polar regions due to its specific environmental conditions and geographic location which make the area gather pollution from long-range transport. Due to the recent development in analytical techniques it is possible to determine the concentration of pollutants at the level present there. This paper collates and discusses the information from the literature about: pollutants present in...
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DESIGN THINKING ORIENTED METHODOLOGY IN GROUP PROJECT AS A STEP IN THE CDIO APPROACH
PublikacjaRecently much scientific research and industrial work is conducted in multidisciplinary teams, where cooperation between specialists from different areas of expertise is required in order to successfully address the challenging goals. Moreover, in start-up small companies the lack of supporting departments calls for additional multidisciplinary, economic and networking skills known as T-shaped personality. Recognizing these shortcomings...
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An Overview of Sport and the Future Smart Cities
PublikacjaOne of the main challenges for future cities is to strengthen the role of people and their activities. Therefore, sport provides an opportunity to engage in physical activity, connecting citizens to the city. The question of how sport influences the development of cities and the concept of future smart cities arises. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between sport and the concept of smart cities by identifying...
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Reasons for Implementing Movement in Kinetic Architecture
PublikacjaThe paper gives insights into different forms of movement in contemporary architecture and examines them based on the reasons for their implementation. The main objective of the paper is to determine: the degree to which the complexity of kinematic architecture results from functional and spatial needs and what other motivations there are. The method adopted to investigate these questions involves theoretical studies and comparative analyses...
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The smartest location for an eco-district– investigation of urban spatial energy efficiency
Publikacjancreasing awareness concerning environmental aspects of spatial and architectural planning led to more deliberated projects of eco-districts. Located all over the world and constantly being improved, apart from excellent energetical parameters, most of them have one specific characteristic in common, which is location in the outskirts. The aim of this article was to understand the importance of ecological district location depending...
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Strategies for Dealing With Software Product Management Challenges
PublikacjaSoftware product management, which involves multiple processes and responsibilities and links to many activities within the organisation, increases the success rate of IT projects. However, the adoption of product management activities and the implementation of the software product manager role itself varies between companies. This research explores the topic of software product managers’ strategies for dealing with challenges...
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Zarządzanie programami badawczymi z uwzględnieniem filozofii nauki
PublikacjaZarządzanie projektami i programami badawczymi powinno być realizowane z zastosowaniem specyficznych metod zarządzania ze względu na specyfikę badań naukowych. W tym rozdziale zaprezentowano wyniki analiz mających na celu lepsze zrozumienie roli zarządzania programem badawczym z następujących perspektyw: analizy rzeczywistości projektów badawczych, zarządzania projektem i programem oraz filozofii nauki. Praktycznym zastosowaniem...
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The logistics streamlining of the material flow at the production company
PublikacjaThe main practical problem in the Logistics Department at the company is overstaffing in the unit responsible for the flow of materials. Carried out by the authors of the article, some detailed research on the process analysis in the discussed company indicates that the main cause of such a situation is related to an increase in the amount of transported material and a lack of redesigning the material flow in...
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Creating private and public value in data-related management projects: a cross-border case study from Switzerland and Italy
PublikacjaThe literature in the field of smart cities shows a continuous emphasis and interest in the topic of big data due to the extensive use of Information and Communication Technologies by public and private institutions within each city. There is undoubtedly value in big data: in data lie insights on the city, its stakeholders, citizens, products, and services. Challenges, though, lie in data’s variety, volume, and velocity, but also...
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Transformacja tożsamości miejsca jako efekt interwencji artystycznych w przestrzeni publicznej
PublikacjaThe subject of a paper is connected with art in public space as an element of shaping identity of a place. This issue is related to finding out new and effective urban regeneration’s tools, rebuilding the identity of degraded areas by art. In the article, the idea of an American “creative placemaking” is presented and compared with polish urban regeneration case study. The specific issues discussed in the article are: the role...
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Katedra Inżynierii Drogowej. Zakład Budowy Dróg.
PublikacjaDepartment of Highway Engineering is divided into two divisions: Road Construction Division and Traffic Engineering Division. The head of Road Construction Division is Prof. J. Judycki. There are nine members of division: professor, three PhD, two MSc, two technicians and secretary. The main areas of research activities are: analysis of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid pavements, resistance of asphalt pavement to permanent deformation,...
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State of the Art in Open Platforms for Collaborative Urban Design and Sharing of Resources in Districts and Cities
PublikacjaThis work discusses recent developments in sharing economy concepts and collaborative co-design technology platforms applied in districts and cities. These developments are being driven both by new technological advances and by increased environmental awareness. The paper begins by outlining the state of the art in smart technology platforms for collaborative urban design, highlighting a number of recent examples. The case of peer-to-peer...
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CREATIVE PLACEMAKING IN POLAND. CAN ART BECOME AN EFFECTIVE TOOL OF URBAN REGENERATION?!
PublikacjaThe main aim of the paper is to examine the role of creative placemaking in shaping the urban environment in Polish cities. It also focuses on challenges and obstacles that creative placemaking projects encounter in Polish realities. Creative placemaking is a “micro-development” strategy (Johnson 2009) that focuses on cultural participation, com¬munity engagement and highlights the social role of arts and culture. Artistic interventions...
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Bridge of Knowledge: an Internet platform for R2R and R2B transfer of knowledge and promotion of cooperation
PublikacjaCurrently, the European Commission puts emphasis on supporting collaboration between universities and business. There are many possible ways to create a strong relationship between both these parties. Positive results of such cooperation lead to increased competitiveness of the global market and, in consequence, bring significant growth of innovation. The cooperation between research-to-research (R2R) and research-to-business (R2B)...
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The value of less Light – Sustainable architectural lighting design
PublikacjaSince its beginning, the art of external illumination has substantially influ-enced the creation and the perception of architecture and the night-time urban environment. In her lecture, the author examines and defines the significant interdisciplinary conditions related to architectural lighting design that have evolved over the years, starting from the first simple exterior lighting projects to the more modern, complex concepts...
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Application of Artificial Intelligence by Poland’s Public Administration
PublikacjaThis chapter presents an overview and analysis of artificial intelligence-driven solutions created and implemented by or with the support of Poland’s central public administration (PA). After discussing governance of AI-related issues, we analyze a set of examples of AI innovation to map the actors and their relations within the ecosystem, describe the field where innovation in AI for PA occurs, and highlight the potentialities...